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R89 UAB

1997 Vauxhall Omega

Blue Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

103,688 mi
Last recorded103,688 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2009
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Omega110,091 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR89 UAB
MakeVauxhall
ModelOmega
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2009 103,688 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Jan 2009 99,674 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2008 99,344 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 20 Dec 2007 95,818 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

both rear subframe bushes starting to perrish

o/s/r tyre perrished on outer sidewall and starting to split.

Pass 3 Jan 2007 93,690 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

o/s/r and o/s/f tyres starting to crack on outer sidewall. †n/s/r tyre damaged and starting to split on outer sidewall.

o/s/r brake pad starting to deteriorate.

subframe bushes starting to split. †rear brake pipes starting to rust.

Pass 4 Jan 2006 90,327 miles

o/s/rear tyre worn on inner edge †exhaust in poor cosmetic condition †brake discs rusting on inner edge

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Omega?

Based on 680,295 MOT tests across 93,349 vehicles.

69.1%
Pass Rate
5,710
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
93,349
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 55,888
Brake pipe excessively corroded 41,985
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 27,717
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 18,762
coil spring incomplete 18,025
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R89 UAB is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega in Blue with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1997 Vauxhall Omega models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.0% with a typical mileage of 110,091 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Vauxhall Omega fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 55,888 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R89 UAB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Omega typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 29 years old, this Vauxhall Omega is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R89 UAB registered?

R89 UAB is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R89 UAB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R89 UAB shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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